In July of 2016, Clinton secured the nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia and became the first girl in historical past to symbolize a significant celebration in a U.S. presidential election. Though she received the favored vote 48.2% to 46.1%, she misplaced the presidential race to her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, in the Electoral College. In early 2007, Hillary Clinton announced her plans to attempt another first — to be the primary female President.